{"product_id":"merc-292","title":"Mercury MerCruiser Alpha One Shift Lever Assembly - 45518A3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver \u003cstrong\u003e45518A3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Mercury Marine OEM \u003cstrong\u003eshift lever assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e used in select MerCruiser sterndrive shift linkage and upper gear housing service applications. This lever transfers shift cable movement through the drive's internal shift mechanism so the drive can engage forward, neutral, and reverse correctly. It is a fitment-specific component used where the MerCruiser parts diagram calls for \u003cstrong\u003e45518A3 \/ 45518A 3\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine factory OEM shift lever assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury\/MerCruiser part number: \u003cstrong\u003e45518A3\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate spacing reference: \u003cstrong\u003e45518A 3\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in select MerCruiser sterndrive shift linkage and upper gear housing assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps restore proper mechanical shift movement when the original lever is worn, damaged, or missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed shipping weight: \u003cstrong\u003e0.06 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed shipping dimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e2.88 in. L x 1.00 in. W x 0.63 in. H\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly serviced with related shift linkage hardware such as the shift lever screw and flat washer where specified by diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon where-used application groups include select MerCruiser sterndrive and transom assemblies by serial number and diagram location, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser MC-I \/ R \/ MR\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrive applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrive applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrive applications where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eR, MR, and Alpha One transom assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e shift linkage locations where specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this lever only where the MerCruiser drive or transom parts diagram specifically calls for \u003cstrong\u003e45518A3\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm fitment by drive serial number, transom assembly, shift linkage layout, and exact MerCruiser parts diagram before ordering. Alpha, R, MR, and Gen II shift systems can use different levers, washers, screws, bushings, shift shafts, and cable hardware depending on production range and drive configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this shift lever assembly if the original lever is worn, bent, corroded, loose on the linkage, missing, or damaged during upper gear housing or shift cable service. It should also be inspected when the drive is difficult to shift, will not engage cleanly, grinds during shifting, jumps out of gear, or has excessive shift cable adjustment issues after the cable and shift components have been checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall this lever in the exact diagram location that calls for \u003cstrong\u003e45518A3 \/ 45518A 3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspect the lower shift cable, shift slide, shift shaft, washer, screw, bushings, bell housing linkage, and related hardware while the assembly is apart. After installation, adjust the shift cable and verify forward, neutral, and reverse engagement according to the MerCruiser service manual for the specific drive model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45518A3\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mercury\/MerCruiser shift lever assembly number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45518A 3\u003c\/strong\u003e — alternate spacing reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-8M0084649\u003c\/strong\u003e — related shift lever screw reference; verify by diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-39116\u003c\/strong\u003e — related flat washer reference; verify by diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShift linkage parts should be matched by drive model, serial number, and diagram location rather than by appearance alone. A small difference in lever geometry or hardware stack can affect shift cable travel, clutch engagement, and return-to-neutral adjustment on Alpha and related MerCruiser drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563859935268,"sku":"45518A3","price":66.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/97503308-d6ea-4323-aa88-224bc2cc4f99.png?v=1781049347","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-292","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}